2D Game Artist

California
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Job Description

Series Entertainment, a leading AI-powered games and entertainment company backed by a16z & Bitkraft, is breaking new ground with narratively rich, mobile-first entertainment, powered by our innovative Rho engine. We are redefining how games are made while delivering world-class experiences to our players.

We are seeking experienced, technically-minded 2D Artists excited to work on both live and upcoming titles. The ideal candidate is well-versed in traditional 2D art for games, experienced with game engine pipelines, and comfortable using custom toolchains to integrate their art. A strong interest in technology, AI-driven art, and its possibilities is essential. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be eager to adopt new tools that streamline workflows and enable the creation of dynamic content at unprecedented speed.

You’ll join our creative art team, contributing to both live and unreleased titles by producing 2D artwork, developing new workflows, and exploring the cutting edge of AI-enhanced art.

Responsibilities

  • Create 2D graphics, focusing on characters, environments, and UI

  • Maintain consistent art styles across projects as directed

  • Collaborate with the team, using custom AI tools to meet creative and production deadlines

  • Deliver high-quality art that aligns with the project vision

  • Continuously improve your skills in game art and stay self-motivated

  • Work closely with the art team to integrate assets into the game engine

  • Explore and implement AI technologies to enhance game art creation

  • Analyze and optimize art workflows to iterate on quality, speed, and performance

  • Assess new AI technologies for potential application in-game art workflows

  • Provide constructive feedback amongst your peers to support the ongoing development of the art team

Requirements

  • Strong artistic taste with a high level of polish and execution

  • 5+ years of experience in the gaming industry

  • Enjoys fast turnaround production cycles with direct engagement with a live player base

  • Experience shipping multiple 2D titles, especially character-focused

  • Proficiency with modern art content pipelines and game development tools

  • Initiative to solve problems with excellent follow-through

  • Passionate about AI and its potential for game development

  • Knowledge of AI Image tools like ComfyUI or A1111

  • Technologically curious, with an interest in game art processes and scripting languages

Pluses

  • Experience building 2D character systems

  • Knowledge or experience with Spine 2D or similar tools

  • Broad game art skills—able to handle a variety of tasks to a high standard

  • Experience with VFX creation

  • Experience creating your own games

  • Experience making 3D art

If you’re a technically minded 2D artist, eager for new challenges, rapid game development, and excited by the possibilities AI offers, join us at Series Entertainment and help push the boundaries of mobile-first gaming.

Series Entertainment embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals from various backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. If you are driven by the challenge of enhancing development operations and want to impact the future of gaming technology, we want to hear from you!

Take the next step in your career and apply to be part of our cutting-edge team today!

Compensation Range: $100K - $140K

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